Should NPPV be Used for Respiratory Management of Asthma Attacks

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) may be attempted for treatment of acute respiratory failure during asthma attacks. However, it is necessary to shift to respiratory management under tracheal intubation without hesitation if the asthma attack worsens rapidly. There is currently insufficient evidence that NPPV is effective for severe asthma attacks according to previous RCT studies.